Regardless of what we read or hear, I don't see the nationwide result as good for the GOP.
This is a wake up call to elected Republicans everywhere.
In all high profile races except NYC ( where he have a Dem who masquerades as Republican), the GOP candidates and initiatives ALL WENT DOWN IN RESOUNDING DEFEAT.
Count them --- Virginia ( where Bush campaigned for Kilgore, who was supposed to be endorsed by the favorite to run for POTUS in 2008, George Allan), New Jersey ( where a scandal ridden Dem party could not be unseated), and California, where 4 emninently reasonable propositions touted by the Governator went DOWN in RESOUNDING DEFEAT.
The voters are telling us something and we ought to listen. We HAVE NOT been governing as Republicans thats for sure. The base were not energized and simply let the other side win.
You are correct. I hope the GOP gets its act together.
This means spending less and securing the borders.
Republicans didn't "lose in all high profile elections except New York City."
Wins for the Dems: retaining Governors in VA and NJ, the state legislature in NJ, and ballot initiatives in CA.
Wins for the Reps: retaining NYC Mayor, the state legislature in VA, and ballot initiatives in OH.
The way I count it, it's 4-3 Dems on the high profile elections.
Dropping down a notch, Republicans pick-up the Lt. Gov. in VA and the Mayor of San Diego.
If, after the December elections in Iraq, Bush announces the beginning of a phase-out of U.S. ground troops in Iraq, the Republicans will go into the 2006 elections with very good prospects.